Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 12
Critics score the Apple Watch Series 11 88 and the Apple Watch Series 12 87 out of 100, from 10 and 13 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 12 higher and 6 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple Watch Series 12 3 points ahead.
Image: AppleApple Watch Series 11
Praised for: battery life (7 of 10), health tracking (6 of 10), display (5 of 10)
Criticised for: battery life (2 of 10), software (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)
The catch: It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.
All 10 reviews of the Apple Watch Series 11 →
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Image: AppleApple Watch Series 12
Praised for: health tracking (13 of 13), performance (6 of 13)
Criticised for: battery life (7 of 13), software (2 of 13)
The catch: Battery life is still only about a day.
All 13 reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| The Disconnekt | 90 | 90 | same |
| Tom's Guide | 95 | 95 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| Wareable | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| WIRED | 90 | 90 | same |
| CNN Underscored | 77est. | 89est. | -12 |
| TechRadar | 80 | 95 | -15 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple Watch Series 11 minus the Apple Watch Series 12. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Apple Watch Series 12?
Critics rate the Apple Watch Series 11 higher: 88 against 87. 8 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 12 higher and 6 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple Watch Series 12 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Series 12?
The Apple Watch Series 11: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Apple Watch Series 12: broad agreement, scores from 74 to 95.